In an attempt to pressure dieters into ordering quickly, a banner at the top of the site proclaims, “Pure Garcinia Cambogia has sold out in most major stores. As of [today’s date], it’s still Available Online.”

Although the ingredient garcinia extract comes highly recommended, I’m not sure Pure Garcinia Cambogia Extract is as reliable as it seems.

Let’s see what it can really do by taking a closer look at the formula. . .

Ingredient Information

PureGarciniaCambogia.com does not provide an ingredient label, which immediately made me question the site. If the ingredient label is hidden, it makes me wonder what else the manufacturers are trying to hide with their product. . .

Fortunately, I was able to find an ingredient label at Amazon.com where the product is also distributed.

Here’s a quick breakdown of what’s inside the bottle:

Calcium. Calcium is a trace mineral that plays a key role in healthy bones and teeth. However, mounting evidence suggests calcium supplementation may inhibit weight gain and reduce obesity risk. [1]

Chromium. Chromium is another trace mineral that may have a mild weight loss effect. This ingredient aids in carbohydrate breakdown and glucose homeostasis, which in turn results in reduced carbohydrate craving and suppressed appetite.

According to studies, chromium supplementation led to reduced caloric consumption and weight loss.[2] But, don’t get too excited.

Other researchers found chromium alone has no effect on weight loss.[3]Although it may help keep appetite under control, it’s a tool, not a miracle.

Potassium. Potassium is an electrolyte that is important for proper function of all cells, tissues, and organs. It aids in skeletal muscle contraction and keeps blood pressure levels in check.

According to experts at the University of Maryland Medical Center, potassium is important for normal digestive and muscular function. [4]

Garcinia Cambogia Extract. Garcinia cambogia is an exotic superfruit found in South India. It is purported to control obesity by inhibiting lipolysis. However, clinical studies are fairly mixed.

However, researchers later wrote to the editor that this conclusion was wrong. “Studies have shown the ability of HCA to inhibit the actions of citrate cleavage enzyme, suppress fatty acid synthesis, increase hepatic glycogen synthesis, suppress food intake, increase energy expenditure, [etc.]”[6]

Safety Concerns

The minerals used in Pure Garcinia Cambogia extract are completely safe and in safe concentrations. They should not cause negative or long lasting side effects.

However, I am concerned about this supplement’s pure garcinia cambogia use. According to WebMD, Garcinia is possibly safe when used for 12 weeks or less, but long-term safety is unknown. Additionally, garcinia may cause nausea, digestive tract discomfort, and headache. [7]

While most users report few if any side effects, Pam at Amazon.com shared her experience:

“I FOUND MYSELF TAKING THE PRODUCT FOR A MONTH AND NOTICED A WEIGHT GAIN. I WAS CONSTANTLY HUNGRY ON THIS PRODUCT AND SLEEPY ALL THE TIME. YES AS MANY REVIEWS HAVE STATED I ENJOYED A PEACEFUL NIGHT REST BUT ALSO FOUND MYSELF SLEEPING DURING THE DAY. I GAINED 8LBS WHILE ON THE PRODUCT ALL WITH DIET AND EXCERSISE.”

Does Dr. Oz Recommend It?

Dr. Oz has mentioned openly that he does not endorse or recommend a specific brand name or product.[8]

Suggested Use

According to the label, dieters should take 1 capsule twice daily 30 minutes before meals with 8 oz. of water.

Increasing your dosage will not increase your results.

To lose weight faster, dieters are encouraged to follow a reduced calorie diet and exercise regularly.

Ordering Pure Garcinia Cambogia Extract

There are countless garcinia cambogia extracts, many of which bear the same name. To avoid confusion, it’s best to order this particular product from PureGarciniaCambogia.com (though Amazon.com offers the product for the same price).

Should You Trust the Manufacturers?

Not a lot of information is available about Sale Slash LLC, which immediately sends up a red flag. If you don’t know who makes your product, how can you be certain it’s high quality?

I found it interesting that both addresses provided on the website (mailing and corporate) are very small office locations rather than large industrial buildings. This implies that the supplements are manufactured elsewhere and then shipped to the company.

Although the homepage claims the supplement is produced in the United States in an FDA registered laboratory, can you really trust them to follow through with this claim?

Pros

Cons

• Lack of clinical research
• Not all consumer reviews are positive
• May cause negative side effects
• Unknown manufacturers

Is Pure Garcinia Cambogia Extract Worth Your Money?

Pure Garcinia Cambogia Extract may help you lose weight, and there are plenty of consumers who met success while using this product.

However, I’m not completely convinced Pure Garcinia Cambogia Extract is the most reliable way to lose weight. There is not enough research to ensure that it’s safe to use for extended time periods, and the manufacturers are virtually unknown.

Until more information is available, I do not recommend using this product.

Personally, I hope these guys are shut down pronto. This product has little to no effect with a HUGE auto-ship cost after just two weeks. The terms & conditions are hidden, and you never have to accept the $100/mo cost you’ll get.

I called the “call center” (1-866-976-8780) twice today and tried to get the legal name of the entity, which two supervisors refused to provide. They provided only the name of the products. Some said that the name was Pure Garcinia Cambogia, or Pure Garcinia Natural. Neither name shows up through a search of the South Carolina Secretary of State’s website, which requires foreign entities transacting business in the state to register. That right there seems entirely like bad business.

One supervisor made it sound like the entity was based in either South Carolina or California. I could find no entity using a name including “Pure Garcinia Cambogia,” “Pure Garcinia Natural,” or “Pure Garcinia” on either the South Carolina or California Secretary of State’s webpages:

On the South Carolina Secretary of State website, it says the following: “If you are a consumer complaining against a South Carolina business, you should contact the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs at (803) 734-4200 or http://www.scconsumer.gov/ or the Better Business Bureau at http://www.bbb.org. If you have a complaint against a business that involves potential criminal activity, you should contact local law enforcement.”

* Sale Slash LLC also is not registered in South Carolina as formed there or operating there.

*I did find Sale Slash LLC on the California Secretary of State’s website. Their entity number is 201023510060.

BURIED in the terms and conditions of the website that you get for “help” if you have an issue with your $190 bill you’d never know you’d get, you’ll find that your complaint is to be governed by the State of Florida. I searched their Secretary of State information (http://search.sunbiz.org/Inquiry/CorporationSearch/ByName), and found an entity that exists by the name of PURE GARCINIA CAMBOGIA EXTRACT LLC, doc no. L13000084621) – this is probably the producer.

I tried a google map search of the “shipping dept” – that shows an empty building. When I googled the address, I found MANY other complaints for MANY other products, all with the same auto-ship complaints.

Report these guys! The state and federal agencies often have procedures where they can’t act until they get multiple complaints.

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